Clinical Social Worker LICSW, Emergency Department, 40hrs. Days

UMass Memorial Health•Leominster, MA

1d•$61,797 - $111,259•Onsite

About The Position

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. Performs a variety of duties involving patient assessment, psychotherapy and coordination of services. Collaborates as a member of inter-disciplinary treatment team for the development and delivery of treatment plan and discharge plans for patients. This position will be based in the Leominster Emergency Department. The primary role for this position will be to aid in support and disposition of behavioral health patients. This will include the range of primary psychiatric disorders, substance use disorders, and the range of social needs for the support of the community. The role will work closely with the ED Case Manager, the nursing, and the provider teams.

Requirements

Masters degree in Social Work.
Current Massachusetts Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensure.
One to three years of social work experience
Demonstrated ability in psychosocial assessment, knowledge of community resources, crisis intervention skills, ability in discharge planning, and ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
Data compilation and analysis skills.
Excellent written and communications skills.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Conducts intake interviews with patients and families to develop psychosocial evaluations.
Participates in team planning of treatment during initial interview and coordinates team meeting on a daily basis.
Provides psycho-social assessments and treatments, individual and group education/therapy to include dual diagnosis cases and all associated social work services.
Serves as a primary clinician for individual therapy, couples and family therapy.
Works with outpatient providers to coordinate treatment planning.
Documents all information obtained in evaluation, assessment, consultation, referral and disposition to comply with regulatory requirements, as well as ensuring best possible patient outcome.
Coordinates discharge planning which includes the assessment of housing, benefits and treatment needs. Plays key role in case management.
Acts as liaison with community and government agencies and develop referral network as directed.
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.